Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Do I hear the thunderous voice of the LORD, God the Almighty? "BELIEVE ME, TRUST ME, COMMIT TO ME, OBEY ME, HAVE FAITH IN ME!"? Do I? Do I really hear Him? Or do I blithely mouth the words, "He will never leave me nor forsake me"? And go merrily on my way bending His precious Word to fit my desires.
Please don't mistake my emphasis on the BTCOF cycle to indicate an urging to earn one's salvation. No, it must be an upwelling of thanksgiving and gratitude for His great love, mercy, and grace which is revealed through that cycle.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 95
Mid-day: 119:57-94
Evening: Psalm 21
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